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Montague–Court Building

Coordinates: 40°41′37″N 73°59′27″W / 40.69361°N 73.99083°W / 40.69361; -73.99083
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Montague–Court Building
Facade of the building from the northeast at dusk
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General information
TypeOffice
Architectural styleArt Deco
Renaissance Revival
Location16 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY
Coordinates40°41′37″N 73°59′27″W / 40.69361°N 73.99083°W / 40.69361; -73.99083
Construction started1925
Completed1927
OwnerCIM Group
Height
Roof462 ft (141 m)
Technical details
Floor count35
Design and construction
Architect(s)H. Craig Severance

The Montague–Court Building is a 35-story, 462 ft (141 m) tall commercial office tower at 16 Court Street in Downtown Brooklyn, New York City.[1] It was designed by architect H. Craig Severance and built in 1927.[2] It is the tallest office building and the twelfth tallest building overall in Brooklyn at 462 feet (141 m). The building is 35 stories tall and has a floor area of 317,625 sq ft (29,508.3 m2). The Montague–Court Building has been owned and managed by the CIM Group since 2017, when CIM purchased the structure from SL Green Realty for $171 million.[3] In February 2012, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the building as part of the Borough Hall Skyscraper Historic District.[4][5]

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References

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  1. ^ Spellen, Suzanne (December 21, 2012). "Building of the Day: 16 Court Street". Brownstoner. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  2. ^ "Views: Brooklyn, Long Island, Staten Island. Brooklyn skyscrapers. View 002: Montague–Court Building". Brooklyn Visual Heritage. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  3. ^ Putzier, Konrad (August 10, 2017). "CIM is buying Brooklyn's tallest office tower". The Real Deal. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  4. ^ Calder, Rich (January 25, 2012). "Landmarks grow in Brooklyn". New York Post. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  5. ^ "Borough Hall Skyscraper Historic District" (PDF). New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. September 13, 2011. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
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Preceded by Tallest building in Brooklyn
1927–1929
Succeeded by